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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,282.07, 247,405.71 and 98,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,282.07, 247,405.71 and 98,710.92 is: 136,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,282.07 : 247,405.71 = 98,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,282.07/247,405.71 = 98,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,282.07x = 247,405.71 × 98,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,282.07x = 24,421,645,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,421,645,247.35/179,282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,219.12

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